GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The OK Green All-Stars came back with a run in the bottom of the seventh to tie the OK White squad 4-4 in a John Bos softball game on Tuesday, June 17, at the Gainey Athletic Complex.

“I was proud of the girls, they battled right up to the end to tie up the game.”

After two scoreless innings, Byron Center’s Brie Waddell hit a single that was followed by Unity Christian’s Madi Jongekrijg's basehit. A double from Wayland Union's Sierra Mutschler drove the pair in, and Mutschler slid home on the following play to put the Green All-Stars up 3-0.

“Both teams have quality players, so you never know if it is in the bag,” Dyer said.

At the top of the fifth inning, the White All-Stars tied up the game with three runs, courtesy of Caledonia’s Andrea Gerloski, Lowell’s Beth Dean and Caledonia’s Morgan Swift, who were driven in by Grand Rapids Christian’s Jessica Brasser, Caledonia’s Maddie Poll and Grand Rapids Christian’s Emma DeWitt, respectively.

"Before the fifth inning, we were hitting well, but we just weren't getting the timely hits that we needed," said Caledonia coach Tom Kaechele, who took control of the White All-Stars.

The following inning, Grand Rapids Christian’s Hayley Rietsma was able to run home, allowing the White squad to take the lead for the first time in the game. The White All-Stars looked like they had the game in hand, but Hopkins' Brit McClain rounded the bases and scored one additional run in the bottom of the seventh. Byron Center’s Michelle VandenBerg tried to steal home for the win, but a quick throw from Caledonia pitcher Morgan Swift found her away from the plate, ending the game in a tie.

“I was pleased with the way all of the girls performed,” Dyer said. “Most of them haven’t practiced since the last time they played. I thought we swung the bat pretty well, and it was nice to come back and tie it.”

Kaechele was also pleased with the performance of his squad.

"It was a really good showcase for the seniors," he said. "These kids all know each other from travel ball, and they have a lot of respect for each other."

“It was just good to come out and watch the players have one last game.”